Dropping Bombs and Chasing Skirts

This article reacts to a recent incident wherein three U.S. Army soldiers were charged with forcible sodomy and the rape of at least a dozen female recruits. The writer critiques the effectiveness of the "buddy system" as a protective measure against the sexual assault of female soldiers, arguing that an emphasis should be placed on instilling an egalitarian standard in the armed forces and punishing male soldiers who violate this.